RESOURCES

For Parents

Ever wonder if you have a gifted child? Check out this article to get more information on what it means to be gifted and information on testing and assessments for children that may be gifted.

There are so many definitions of “giftedness” it can become confusing. Check out this  article to learn about the traits and characteristics of giftedness. The article comes from the Davidson Institute. This is an incredibly helpful website with answers to many of the questions you may have, as well as links to a number of other helpful resources.

Having a gifted child is an incredible blessing, but can come with some challenges. 

Here is an article discussing nine challenges that your gifted child could be dealing with and the ways in which you can help them overcome these challenges.

For Parents & Educators

*Warning: Mention of murder and suicide* Gifted children, like others, can struggle with emotional difficulties. This article gives an inside look into some of these difficulties and what actions adults can take to help gifted kids.

Want to learn more about giftedness? Check out this article by the Davidson Institute to get a better understanding of giftedness and gifted traits and common characteristics.

Gifted children are often overlooked because of their intelligence. Many think since they have good grades they are doing well. Unfortunately, this isn’t always true. This is just one of many misconceptions about gifted, underserved students. Check out this article to learn about more misconceptions and how you can support.

Gifted children play a critical role in our society as they grow up to be adults who have the potential to make important contributions to our society. But, what happens to these gifted children when they do not receive the support necessary to become successful? Check out this article on gifted education to learn more about the gifted education gap and the importance of investing in our intellectually gifted children.

Intellectually gifted children need the support of adults to achieve their full potential. Check out this article about how to be an advocate for these children. The article comes from the National Association for Gifted Children. This is an incredibly helpful website with answers to many of the questions you may have, as well as links to a number of other helpful resources

For Educators

Too many students do not receive appropriately challenging curriculum and services and, as a result, fail to reach their potential. This is a loss, not only for the students, but for the nation. The gaps in support of and services for our most advanced students are even more pronounced for children from minority, ELL, and low-income backgrounds.  This article shares some resources to help close the gap.